Some Relevant Resources for Access to Government Information in Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Open Meetings Act legislates the methods by which public meetings are conducted. Chapter 30A, statutes 11A-11C and Chapter 34, statute 9 and chapter 29, statute 23A-D of the Massachusetts General Laws define the law.
Massachusetts Law About Freedom of Information and Public Records
Massachusetts Trial Court Law Libraries
Includes information about purpose, inclusions, exemptions, and procedures for requesting information. Also see:
Definition of Public Records
Public Records
Fair Information Practices Act
A Guide to the Massachusetts Public Records Law
Massachusetts’ guide is very comprehensive and detailed, outlining the laws, regulations, and steps to be taken by requestors.
New England First Amendment Coalition — Massachusetts
The New England First Amendment Coalition defends, promotes and expands public access to government and the work it does. The coalition is a broad-based organization of people who believe in the power of transparency in a democratic society.
Maine Freedom of Information Coalition 